Can I bring a crochet hook on an international flight?

Yes, crochet hooks are allowed on airplanes (in both your carry-on or checked) by the TSA. One note: The app does notes that sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. That would go for knitting needles, as well.



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Carry-On and Checked Baggage Most airlines and security agencies allow passengers to bring crochet hooks on board without any hassle. They are typically considered safe items and do not fall into the category of sharp or dangerous objects.

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Yes, crochet hooks are allowed on airplanes (in both your carry-on or checked) by the TSA. One note: The app does notes that sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. That would go for knitting needles, as well.

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Transportation authorities within Europe have no explicit restrictions on crochet hooks and generally it is possible to take crochet hooks on European flights. However, individual airlines may have their own policies regarding onboard items, so it's wise to consult them beforehand.

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Crochet hooks are not prohibited but if you carry scissors in your bag those could be a problem. I carry children's safety scissors because they don't have a point.

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Aerosol cans (except limited quantities of personal care items that are 3.4 ounces or less), butane, fuels, gasoline, gas torches, lighter fluid, strike-anywhere matches, flammable paints, turpentine, paint thinner, arc lighters, plasma lighters, electronic lighters, E-lighters, and replicas of incendiaries cannot be ...

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Knitting needles on International flights Countries that officially state (in the flight regulations) that knitting needles are allowed. These include the US, the UK and Australia. Countries that explicitly prohibit knitting needles on flights. (Greece and other countries in the EU fall into this category.)

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I often try put the crochet hook inside a skein of yarn while I travel. Alternatively I put it safely inside a smaller bag together with other smaller items needed to finish the crochet project. If you do this it means that it's a smaller chance of losing the hook or needing to empty your bag to locate the hook.

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Carry-On Bag Restrictions According to American Airlines' guidelines, passengers are allowed to bring crochet hooks in their carry-on bags.

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A skein of yarn and a crochet hook are easy to bring with you and don't take up much space.
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The scissors should have blades that are no longer than 4 inches from the pivot point. This helps ensure they're safe to carry on board in both your carry-on baggage as well as your checked bag. But, for safety purposes, it's a good idea to keep them in a hard-sided secure case.

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Knitting needles are technically allowed on domestic flights in the United States, though the latest TSA guidelines recommend that needles be “sheathed” for the safety of inspectors (this wording makes them sound more weapon-like, don't you think?).

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If your medication requires needles and syringes, carry an explanation from your health care provider or a medical certificate with you.

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In addition, generally, after surgery and depending on it, it may be recommended to avoid air travel for a while because long hours of travel can increase the risk of developing a blood clot in the body's veins. But going back to what interests us, can you travel by plane with stitches? The answer is yes.

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Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials. Anything that possesses and/or is capable of possessing and/or emitting a conspicuous and/or offensive odour. Other dangerous articles such as magnetized materials, offensive or irritating materials.

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These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. Placing these items in the small bag and separating from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage.

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